Welcome back to No Stupid Questions, the nutrition edition with Dr. Harry Anderson. In part Part 2 we take deeper look at the physiology that drives your horse's behavior, metabolism, and overall health. We explore the way sugar, minerals, and fiber interact inside the horse. We talk about why so...
Welcome back to No Stupid Questions, the nutrition edition with Dr. Harry Anderson. In part Part 2 we take deeper look at the physiology that drives your horse's behavior, metabolism, and overall health.
We explore the way sugar, minerals, and fiber interact inside the horse. We talk about why some horses puff up, why certain forage creates sharpness, and how small choices in the feed room can shift the entire internal environment. This is the kind of steady, clear education most of us never received but always needed.
In this episode we cover:
• The horse's unique digestive design and how it works in real life
• The truth about fiber and why long stem forage is not the full picture
• How sugar and NSC influence behavior, energy, and metabolic health
• The role of key minerals like magnesium and manganese
• What causes swelling, puffiness, or digestive instability
• How to approach hay, supplements, and slow feeding with clarity
Referenced Products and Resources:
Total Equine Feed
Total Equine LNSC
Ascophyllum Nodosum Kelp Research
Equine Hay Analysis Labs
Dr. Harry Anderson on YouTube
This is Part 2 of a two part series, be sure to listen to Part 1 for the full foundation.
Learn more about Dr. Harry Anderson